Daunorubicin liposomal may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Important Information

Daunorubicin liposomal may cause dangerous effects on your heart. Call your doctor at once if you have chest pain, shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, or rapid weight gain.

Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, sweaty, or have back pain and chest tightness.

Daunorubicin liposomal can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. You may get an infection or bleed more easily. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection (fever, chills, body aches).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use daunorubicin liposomal if you are allergic to it.

To make sure daunorubicin liposomal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

Do not use daunorubicin liposomal if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

Daunorubicin liposomal may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using daunorubicin liposomal.

How is daunorubicin liposomal given?

Daunorubicin liposomal is injected into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

Before you receive each dose of daunorubicin liposomal, your heart function may need to be checked with an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG). Your kidney and liver function may also need to be checked.

Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when daunorubicin liposomal is injected.

Skin accidentally exposed to daunorubicin liposomal should be rinsed thoroughly with soap and warm water.

Daunorubicin liposomal can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. Your blood will need to be tested often. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results of these tests.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your daunorubicin liposomal injection.

What happens if I overdose?

Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.

What should I avoid while using daunorubicin liposomal?

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection.

Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using daunorubicin liposomal, and avoid coming into contact with anyone who has recently received a live vaccine. There is a chance that the virus could be passed on to you. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), zoster (shingles), and nasal flu (influenza) vaccine.

daunorubicin liposomal can pass into body fluids (urine, feces, vomit). For at least 48 hours after you receive a dose, avoid allowing your body fluids to come into contact with your hands or other surfaces. Caregivers should wear rubber gloves while cleaning up a patient's body fluids, handling contaminated trash or laundry or changing diapers. Wash hands before and after removing gloves. Wash soiled clothing and linens separately from other laundry.

Daunorubicin liposomal side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, sweaty, or have back pain and chest tightness.

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Daunorubicin liposomal dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Kaposi's Sarcoma:

For first line cytotoxic therapy for advanced HIV-associated Kaposi's sarcoma. (Note: Daunorubicin liposomal is not recommended for use in patients with less than advanced HIV-related Kaposi's sarcoma.

If the patient has an acceptable benefit-cardiac risk ratio and adequate blood cell counts, then the recommended dose is: 40 mg/m2 infused intravenously over 60 minutes every 2 weeks,

What other drugs will affect daunorubicin liposomal?

Other drugs may interact with daunorubicin liposomal, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.